Eagles nominate Matta for NFL HS coach of the year
Michael Matta
Michael Matta, head coach of the Downingtown High School East varsity football team, has been selected as the Philadelphia Eagles nominee for the 2017 Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award. Representing the best at the high school level, Matta was nominated for the national award, named for the winningest coach in NFL history, for his character and integrity, leadership...
Snow snarls traffic, closes schools; deep freeze next
Updated, 11:50 a.m.: Adds postponement of Rep. Costello’s Town Hall event.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Snow, wind and cold snarled the Thursday morning commute closed schools across the county as well as county offices, as road crews around the area worked to keep roads clear, fighting snowfall that is expected to continue through midday.
Slippery roads, high winds and poor visibility...
Snow, frigid temperatures to hit Chesco this weekend
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
If you loved today’s frosty weather, just wait until you see what Thursday and the weekend bring to Chester County: even colder temperatures and yes just enough snow to make Thursday morning commute a bit tricky.
AccuWeather is forecasting about an inch of snow in the morning, some area may see as much as three inches with a high of 25. However sustained winds...
DEP halts Mariner East 2 pipeline construction
The troubled — and much protested — construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline, which cuts through the heart of Chester County, was halted Wednesday morning by the state Department of Environmental Protection, just days after local residents and officials mounted calls to stop the project.
According to a statement issued Wednesday morning by DEP, the agency has issued an order suspending the...
Little-Turner announces bid for 74th District
Amber Little-Turner
COATESVILLE – Amber Little-Turner announced her intention to run for state representative in the 74th legislative district.
Little-Turner has worked for State Rep. Harry Lewis, Jr. in his local legislative office for the last four years and made her decision to run to replace Lewis after he announced in December that he will retire at the end of his 2017-2018 term. She...
Happy New Year!
From all of us at The Times, we wish a Happy New year to all of our friends and readers for 2018.
While we certainly live in interesting times, we hope we’re able to inform and educate in this at confusing time in our history. Without your support, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do, so thank you!
As we did last weekend, we will attempt to stay away from our computers — maybe catch...
Costello to hold Town Hall Meeting, Jan. 4
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6)
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) announced Friday afternoon that he would hold a public town hall at Downingtown West High School, Thursday, Jan. 4.
The event begins at 6:30 p.m.
Dinniman salutes Hershey on being named Dairy Woman of the year
Marilyn Hershey is congratulated by state Sen. Andy Dinniman on being named Dairy Woman of the Year.
State Senator Andy Dinniman recently recognized Marilyn Hershey on being named Dairy Woman of the Year at the 51st Annual World Dairy Exposition.
“I couldn’t think of a better person than Marilyn for this honor. From her diligent work ethic to her love of the land to her enterprising vision,...
Teen slain at Phoenixville Dunkin Donuts
Authorities shared this image of a car that left a Dunkin’ Donuts in Phoenixville thought to be involved in a deadly shooting Wednesday and are asking the public for help in identifying the shooter.
PHOENIXVILLE — A 15-year old was shot to death Wednesday night in an apparent drug deal gone wrong in the parking lot of a Dunkin Donuts.
Authorities say that Jayson Ortiz-Cameron, 15 years...
Red Cross offers tip to cope with frigid weather
Very cold temperatures and dangerously low wind chills continue to affect Eastern Pennsylvania. The arctic air mass will grip the region through the start of the New Year.
“The relentless cold can be dangerous for a number of reasons,” said Dave Skutnik, Director of Communications for the American Red Cross Eastern Pennsylvania Region. “Make sure you and your family are aware of the risks...
